Programs
Bloomington Campus
Master of Arts in Arts Administration
Dual Master of Arts in Arts Administration and Master of Museum and Heritage Studies (MAAA-MMHS) with Australian National University (ANU)
In spring 2017, the Arts Administration program launched a partnership with the Museum and Heritage Studies program at Australia National University (ANU). Graduate students in Arts Administration may now pursue a two year dual degree when they receive a Masters of Arts in Arts Administration from SPEA and a Master of Museum and Heritage Studies from ANU. You must apply to both programs concurrently and be accepted to both programs in order to participate in this opportunity. ANU is located in Canberra, Australia and boasts a beautiful campus and diverse array of course offerings. Please contact the Arts Administration program at maaainfo@indiana.edu for more information.
M.A. in Arts Administration (30 credit hours)
Program Requirements
24 SPEA credits hours of the following compulsory courses:
| AADM-Y 502 | Introduction to Arts Administration and Organizational Behavior | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 504 | Arts Organizations in the Public and Private Sectors | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 515 | Financial Management for the Arts | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 525 | Museum Management | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 530 | Audience Development and Marketing the Arts | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 551 | Cultural Planning and Urban Development | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 558 | Fund Development for Nonprofits | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 550 | Practicum in Arts Administration | (0-3 cr.) |
Practicum: As part of AADM-Y 550, students are required to complete 3 practicums with partnering organizations. Each practicum consist of a 50 hour commitment to an organization to complete a project. Practicums are graded on a pass/fail basis and students receive one credit for each completed practicum. Students do not need to complete the practicums at a particular time, but they must complete 3 total practicums during their time at Indiana University.
A maximum of 6 O'Neill credit hours from completion of any graduate courses at IU. (Students may be particularly interested in the following electives, but may fulfil the 6 O'Neillcredit hour elective requirement with any graduate courses at IU):
| AADM-Y 500 | Graphic Design | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 505 | Programming the Performing Arts | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 506 | Curating in Galleries and Museums | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 511 | Performing Arts Center Management | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 522 | IT Applications for the Arts | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 526 | Art and Social Change | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 559 | Public Policy and the Arts | (3 cr.) |
| AADM-Y 562 | Legal Issues in the Arts | (3 cr.) |
M.A. in Museum and Heritage Studies (48 units)
Program Requirements
30 credit hours from completion of the following compulsory courses:
| HUMN8027 | Critical Issues in Heritage and Museum Studies | (3 cr.) |
| MUSC8004 | Internship (transfers as 3 IU credits to SPEA | (3 cr.) |
| MUSC8006 | Indigenous Collections and Exhibitions | (3 cr.) |
| MUSC8012 | Understanding Learning in Museum and Heritage | (3 cr.) |
| MUSC8017 | Museums and Collections Key Concepts | (3 cr.) |
6 credit hours from completion of courses from the following list:
| MUSC8013 | Museum Education and Heritage Interpretation Study Tour | (3 cr.) |
| MUSC8014 | Design and Delivery of Exhibitions | (3 cr.) |
| MUSC8019 | Repatriation: Principles, Policy, Practice | (3 cr.) |
A minimum of 6 credit hours from completion of courses on the following list:
| MUSC8009 | Museums and Collections: Research Project | (3 cr.) |
| MUSC8011 | Museums and Collections: Extended Research Project | (3 cr.) |
A maximum of 6 credit hours from completion of courses on the following list: (transfers as 3 IU credits to SPEA)
| ARTV8100 | Points of View | (3 cr.) |
| ARTV8107 | Arguing Objects | (3 cr.) |
| HIST6237 | Digital History, Digital Heritage | (3 cr.) |
| HUMN8010 | Material Culture Studies | (3 cr.) |
| MUSC8008 | Museums, Art and Society in the Asia-Pacific | (3 cr.) |
| MUSC8013 | Museum Education and Heritage Interpretation Study Tour | (3 cr.) |
| MUSC8016 | Museum Learning: The Politics of Dress | (3 cr.) |
Research Component Requirement
On the compulsory list there are at least 12 units of courses that have at least a 50% research requirement assessment, therefore this degree satisfies the research component requirement.